1996 Chevrolet Blazer service brakes, hydraulic problems
420 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. The contact stated that the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The abs light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the pressure modulator valve needed to be replaced…”
filed Mar 18, 2015
“There are several different issues with this truck: 1. The wheels are making a squeaking noise while driving; replaced brakes, rotors, had tires rotated, balanced and new alignment done with no help 2. Brakes go to floor while braking..this just started 3. Back windshield wiper makes a loud noise…”
filed Feb 20, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Blazer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Blazer | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Blazer | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 Blazer | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 Blazer | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Blazer | 14 | 6% |
| 2001 Blazer | 36 | 11% |
| 2000 Blazer | 54 | 9% |
| 1999 Blazer | 59 | 14% |
| 1998 Blazer | 59 | 8% |
| 1997 Blazer | 144 | 19% |
| 1995 Blazer | 513 | 42% |
| 1994 Blazer | 429 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.